Retaining clip pliers

[Ulma Doctor]

you will almost never go wrong with German made tools or equipment

 

[davidpbest]

depending on the size of an E clip
for small to less than 1-1/2" Eclips, i'll usually use a pocket flat screwdriver between the E, and the shaft to pop the clip off the shaft

I hear “Zing” as the clip flies into never never land.

 

[Ulma Doctor]

I hear “Zing” as the clip flies into never never land.

the zing has been heard before
i'll wrap a hand around the clip, if i think there is a chance for flight

 

[jpackard56]

Spent over an hour on one clip the other day on a hydraulic cylinder with "good set"...hogwash, lots of cussing, gashed finger thru glove, just all around bad day... The minute I saw your recommendation I could clearly see the solution I needed Thank You ! I am now waiting for my Knipex to arrive before I even try reassembly. I didn't realize Knipex had these, I have had some other Knipex adjustable/locking pliers in 3 sizes for over 20 years and when the blue handled ones can't do the job the Knipex set comes out of the drawer and have never failed.

 

[tweinke]

I hear “Zing” as the clip flies into never never land.

I think people do not call them by there correct name, they are not E-clips. they are correctly called Geezus clips as in GEEZUS where did that go! Also another vote for Knipex

 

[Kiwi Canuck]

How about removing star washers also known as push nuts or whatever they are called.



Anyone have a tool to remove these, we get quite a bit of equipment with these washers fitted which makes it difficult to service.
They are usually a bit of a struggle to remove without destroying the washer and pin that they go over.

We usually use needle nose vise grips and squish them when they have a raised lip but sometimes they are very flat which makes them very difficult to get under the edge, on those ones the only way I've managed to loosen them is to use a fine sharp screwdriver and pry open one of the tangs without hopefully stabbing myself with the screwdriver.

 

[Superburban]

A friend of mine that did assembly and repair work for several of the big box stores, made a tool by taking a fuel line removing tool, and grinding the curved lips down 1/2 or 2/3's. you have to work each side under one at a time, then use a screw driver under the tool, to push up. The idea is to push the clip from the inside, right next to the axle.

 

[Ken from ontario]

How about removing star washers also known as push nuts or whatever they are called.

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Anyone have a tool to remove these, we get quite a bit of equipment with these washers fitted which makes it difficult to service.
They are usually a bit of a struggle to remove without destroying the washer and pin that they go over.

We usually use needle nose vise grips and squish them when they have a raised lip but sometimes they are very flat which makes them very difficult to get under the edge, on those ones the only way I've managed to loosen them is to use a fine sharp screwdriver and pry open one of the tangs without hopefully stabbing myself with the screwdriver.

If I had to remove a lot of those star washers everyday, I would make a tool for it , I'm thinking something like a gear puller but a smaller version with two small jaws , and a screw in the middle the could be attached to a cordless drill .

 

[Superburban]

If I had to remove a lot of those star washers everyday, I would make a tool for it , I'm thinking something like a gear puller but a smaller version with two small jaws , and a screw in the middle the could be attached to a cordless drill .

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You need to be able to push the center from the backside. Pulling on the edges, will just make the fingers dig in deeper.

 

[brino]

How about removing star washers also known as push nuts or whatever they are called.

I HATE those things.
They are NOT designed for repair.

I tend to use a Dremel and cut-off wheel, or snip the circumference and toss them.

Of course, then you gotta replace them with something, meaning you have to start stock them too, or find an alternate.......

-brino